Yard Waste And Other Organic Waste: Why Recycle [This article was first published in March 2021 and has been expanded and revised.] All those leaves, grass, and other trimmings are completely organic and biodegradable, right? Yes, but they still don't belong in landfills. Here's why. Despite what might seem an intuitive assumption about organic yard waste material - or even food waste - organic waste can be quite harmful to the environment. Read More